The Law Offices of Tim Misny
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The vast majority of personal injury claims settle out of court. It’s estimated that perhaps four to five percent of cases actually go to trial. If you’re one of the rare few parties who can’t come to an agreement before trial, you’re probably wondering what to expect. Jury duty is one thing, but when it’s...
Nerve damage can cause lifelong pain and suffering. When you’re diagnosed, your doctor may throw out terms like “neuropathy” or “radiculopathy.” Neuropathy is an umbrella term, which includes radiculopathy. Understanding which diagnosis applies to your injuries is important, as it will affect treatment—and your potential personal injury claim. What is neuropathy? Neuropathy is a term...
Wearing a seatbelt is so important that it’s codified in law, but not every driver follows the rules 100 percent of the time. If you’re unlucky enough to get into an accident while not wearing a seatbelt, it could seriously injure or kill you—and it might affect your personal injury claim, too. When you’re involved...
We place a lot of trust in medical professionals. Every time you go to the doctor, whether for a checkup, procedure, or surgery, you’re banking on them being educated, trained and skilled enough to take your life and health in their hands. Unfortunately, even the best doctors can’t guarantee a 100 percent success rate—and some...
Spinal cord injuries are devastating—and expensive. The victim usually incurs massive medical bills for the initial injury, and often requires lifetime care to manage daily tasks. Most Americans can’t afford the bills, to say nothing of the lost wages and resulting damages. If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord injury as the...
No matter how careful you are, no expectant mother can protect her child from every danger. That includes car accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, and other personal injury claims. Not only is it painful and traumatic for the mother, but the baby can be hurt, too. If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence...
Childbirth should be one of the happiest events in a new parent’s life. When your child suffers from a birth injury, it can feel devastating. On top of protecting and caring for your new child, you’re now responsible for special needs. Brachial plexus injuries are a common birth injury. They occur at a rate of...
Every year, hundreds of bus accidents occur across America. Although that’s a relatively low number overall, bus accidents can be deadly. Buses not only carry more passengers, but their heavy weight can make them particularly dangerous to other vehicles and pedestrians. If you’re in a bus accident, one of the first things your attorney will...
If you’ve so much as Googled “negligence,” you may have seen references to a “reasonable person.” Who is this reasonable person, and what does it mean for your case? The first thing you need to know is that this “reasonable person” is entirely hypothetical. It’s an objective standard, not a title. There is no single...
If a child causes an accident, and you’re injured as a result, can you sue them (or their parents) for negligence? That largely depends on how old they are. Anyone who has spent time around children probably realizes that kids often don’t understand the consequences of their actions. That’s part of growing up—but when it...
